Customers, Lawmakers, Transit Advocates and RTS Urge Governor Cuomo to Provide Additional Funding for Public Transportation News March 03, 2017 - Customers, lawmakers, transit advocates and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) today called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to partner with the local New York State delegation to provide additional funding for public transportation in Rochester area and the Finger Lakes region. March 03, 2017 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Customers, lawmakers, transit advocates and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) today called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to partner with the local New York State delegation to provide additional funding for public transportation in Rochester area and the Finger Lakes region. Read more
RTS Announces Service Changes and New Name of Limited Stop Service Routes News December 20, 2016 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced new service and schedule changes that will go into effect on Monday, January 2, 2017. To make it easier for customers to understand that “limited” stop service routes provide faster service with fewer stops to some of Rochester’s more popular destinations, RTS is renaming them the ROC-it Routes. December 20, 2016 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced new service and schedule changes that will go into effect on Monday, January 2, 2017. To make it easier for customers to understand that “limited” stop service routes provide faster service with fewer stops to some of Rochester’s more popular destinations, RTS is renaming them the ROC-it Routes. Read more
RTS Thanks Customers and the Community on the Two Year Anniversary of the RTS Transit Center News November 28, 2016 - The RTS Transit Center opened on November 28, 2014 and transformed public transportation for our customers and the community. RTS is celebrating the two year anniversary by thanking customers and employees for making the Transit Center the safe, comfortable, technology-rich facility that helps customers enjoy the ride every day. November 28, 2016 in Monroe County The RTS Transit Center opened on November 28, 2014 and transformed public transportation for our customers and the community. RTS is celebrating the two year anniversary by thanking customers and employees for making the Transit Center the safe, comfortable, technology-rich facility that helps customers enjoy the ride every day. Read more
RTS Announces the New Tap & Go! RTS Fast Pass News November 09, 2016 - To make it easier and faster for customers to board the bus, RTS announced today that it is launching the new Tap & Go! RTS Fast Pass on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. The new pass is a fare card that lets customers simply tap it on the bulls-eye on the fare box when boarding. November 09, 2016 in Monroe County To make it easier and faster for customers to board the bus, RTS announced today that it is launching the new Tap & Go! RTS Fast Pass on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. The new pass is a fare card that lets customers simply tap it on the bulls-eye on the fare box when boarding. Read more
RTS Transit Center Receives New Construction Recognition Award from the Building Owners and Managers Association of Rochester News October 06, 2016 - RTS announced today that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Rochester has selected the RTS Transit Center as the recipient of the New Construction Recognition Award. October 06, 2016 in Monroe County RTS announced today that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Rochester has selected the RTS Transit Center as the recipient of the New Construction Recognition Award. Read more
RTS Introduces New Text Message and Email Alerts to Provide Customers with Up-to-Date Information News October 04, 2016 - To make it easier for customers to get the most up-to-date information about RTS news, events, routes, and service and schedule changes, RTS today announced that customers can now sign up to receive this information via text message and email alerts, and our email newsletter. October 04, 2016 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County To make it easier for customers to get the most up-to-date information about RTS news, events, routes, and service and schedule changes, RTS today announced that customers can now sign up to receive this information via text message and email alerts, and our email newsletter. Read more
Statement from RTS CEO Bill Carpenter on the Passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay News September 09, 2016 - RTS CEO Bill Carpenter released the following statement today on the passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay. September 09, 2016 in Monroe County RTS CEO Bill Carpenter released the following statement today on the passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay. Read more
RTS Announces Schedule Changes as Students Prepare to Head Back to School News September 02, 2016 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced schedule changes that will be going into effect on Monday, September 5, just before students head back to school. Some of the schedule changes represent service that was provided during the last school year and is being resumed for the new school year, and some changes represent newly added or modified service. September 02, 2016 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced schedule changes that will be going into effect on Monday, September 5, just before students head back to school. Some of the schedule changes represent service that was provided during the last school year and is being resumed for the new school year, and some changes represent newly added or modified service. Read more
Western New York Flash and RTS Partner on Giveaway Night for Home Game on Saturday, July 23 News July 21, 2016 - RTS and the Western New York Flash announced today that as part of their partnership for the 2016 season, they will present a giveaway night at the Flash’s home game this Saturday, July 23. The first 1,000 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium will receive an RTS cell phone credit card holder, an RTS pen, and a free bus pass. July 21, 2016 in Monroe County RTS and the Western New York Flash announced today that as part of their partnership for the 2016 season, they will present a giveaway night at the Flash’s home game this Saturday, July 23. The first 1,000 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium will receive an RTS cell phone credit card holder, an RTS pen, and a free bus pass. Read more
RGRTA Board of Commissioners Announces Officers for the Next Year News June 23, 2016 - The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) announced their slate of officers for the next year following today’s board meeting and annual meeting. At the end of the annual meeting and after 12 years on the Board and six years as Chairman, James Redmond submitted his resignation from the Board. Geoffrey Astles of Ontario County was elected to serve as RGRTA Board Chairman. June 23, 2016 in Monroe County The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) announced their slate of officers for the next year following today’s board meeting and annual meeting. At the end of the annual meeting and after 12 years on the Board and six years as Chairman, James Redmond submitted his resignation from the Board. Geoffrey Astles of Ontario County was elected to serve as RGRTA Board Chairman. Read more